This
brilliant cut goes back to the mid 1800's when the
Royal Asscher Diamond Company was founded by Joseph
Asscher.
|
|
| Asscher |
| (mm) |
(ct) |
| 5x5 |
0.50 |
| 5.5x5.5 |
0.75 |
| 6x6 |
1.00 |
| 7x7 |
1.50 |
| 7.5x7.5 |
2.00 |
| 8x8 |
2.50 |
| 8.5x8.5 |
3.00 |
| 9x9 |
3.50 |
| 9.5x9.5 |
4.00 |
| 10x10 |
5.00 |
|
This
elongated shape was inspired by the fetching smile
of the Marquise de Pompadour and commissioned by
the Sun King, Frace's Louis XIV, who wanted a diamond
to match it.
|
|
| Marquise |
| (mm) |
(ct) |
| 8x4 |
0.50 |
| 9x4.5 |
0.75 |
| 10x5 |
1.00 |
| 11x5.5 |
1.50 |
| 12x6 |
2.00 |
| 13x6.5 |
2.50 |
| 14x7 |
3.00 |
| 15x7.5 |
4.00 |
| 16x8 |
5.00 |
|
The oval
cut is elliptical in shape and is a variation of
the round cut. The oval shape gives a flattering
illussion of length to the finger and hand.
|
|
|
Oval |
| (mm) |
(ct) |
| 7x5 |
1.00 |
| 8x6 |
1.50 |
| 8.5x6.5 |
2.00 |
| 9x7 |
2.50 |
| 10x8 |
3.00 |
| 11x9 |
4.00 |
| 12x10 |
5.00 |
| 13x11 |
5.50 |
| 14x10 |
6.00 |
|
The pear
cut is a tear drop shape and is a variation of the
round cut. This cut is well suited for pendants
and earrings.
|
|
| Pear |
| (mm) |
(ct) |
| 8x5 |
1.00 |
| 8.5x5.5 |
1.25 |
| 9x6 |
1.50 |
| 9.5x6.5 |
1.75 |
| 10x7 |
2.00 |
| 11x7.5 |
2.50 |
| 12x8 |
3.00 |
| 13x8 |
3.25 |
| 13x9 |
3.50 |
| 14x9 |
4.00 |
| 15x9 |
4.50 |
| 15x10 |
5.00 |
|
The emerald
cut is rectangular in shape with corners. It is
a step cut with facets being broad with flat planes
resembling the steps of stairs.
|
|
| Emerald |
| (mm) |
(ct) |
| 5x3 |
0.25 |
| 6x4 |
0.50 |
| 6.5x4.5 |
0.75 |
| 7x5 |
1.00 |
| 8x6 |
1.50 |
| 8.5x6.5 |
2.00 |
| 9x7 |
3.00 |
| 10x8 |
4.00 |
| 11x9 |
4.50 |
| 12x10 |
5.00 |
|
The round
cut is the most popular of all shapes, perhaps because
their circular proportions reflect more light back
to the observer than any other shape.
|
|
| Round |
| (mm) |
(ct) |
| 5.00 |
0.60 |
| 5.25 |
0.65 |
| 5.50 |
0.70 |
| 5.75 |
0.75 |
| 6.00 |
0.85 |
| 6.25 |
1.00 |
| 6.50 |
1.10 |
| 6.75 |
1.25 |
| 7.00 |
1.40 |
| 7.25 |
1.50 |
| 7.50 |
1.75 |
| 7.75 |
2.00 |
|
The princess
cut is a square shape with sharp edges. It has numerous
sparklink facets, and is flattering to a long fingers
and hands.
|
|
| Princess |
| (mm) |
(ct) |
| 3.75x3.75 |
0.25 |
| 4x4 |
0.30 |
| 4.25x4.25 |
0.33 |
| 4.5x4.5 |
0.40 |
| 4.75x7.75 |
0.50 |
| 5x5 |
0.60 |
| 5.5x5.5 |
0.75 |
| 6x6 |
1.00 |
| 6.5x6.5 |
1.25 |
| 7x7 |
1.50 |
| 7.5x7.5 |
2.00 |
| 8x8 |
2.50 |
| 8.5x8.5 |
3.00 |
| 9x9 |
3.50 |
| 9.5x9.5 |
4.00 |
| 10x10 |
5.00 |
|
The triangle
cut is a wedge shape with fiery brilliance. It can
be a traditional trianglular shape with pointed
corners, or a more rounded triangular shape.
|
|
| Triangle |
| (mm) |
(ct) |
| 4x4 |
0.25 |
| 4.5x4.5 |
0.35 |
| 5x5 |
0.50 |
| 6x6 |
0.75 |
| 6.5x6.5 |
1.00 |
| 7x7 |
1.25 |
| 7.5x7.5 |
1.50 |
| 8x8 |
2.00 |
| 9x9 |
3.00 |
| 10x10 |
4.00 |
|
This
calm and soothing cut is one of the most historically
popular. From 1830 to the turn of the century, this
was how diamonds were cut. The facets allow the
eye to travel into the stone.
|
|
| Cushion |
| (mm) |
(ct) |
| 5x5 |
0.50 |
| 5.5x5.5 |
0.75 |
| 6x6 |
1.00 |
| 7x7 |
1.50 |
| 7.5x7.5 |
2.00 |
| 8x8 |
2.50 |
| 8.5x8.5 |
3.00 |
| 9x9 |
3.50 |
| 9.5x9.5 |
4.00 |
| 10x10 |
5.00 |
|
The
heart shape is a variation of the round cut diamond.
This ultimate symbol of romance is essentially a pear-shaped
diamond with a cleft at the top.
 |
|
| Heart |
| (mm) |
(ct) |
| 4x4 |
0.25 |
| 4.5x4.5 |
0.35 |
| 5x5 |
0.50 |
| 6x6 |
0.75 |
| 6.5x6.5 |
1.00 |
| 7x7 |
1.25 |
| 7.5x7.5 |
1.50 |
| 8x8 |
2.00 |
| 9x9 |
3.00 |
| 10x10 |
4.00 |
|
This
square or rectangle shaped cut has clipped corners
like the emerald cut. It has the elegance of the emerald
cut with the sparkle of a round cut. |
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